Session #98 · 1983–85

Speech #980188426

Walter Mondale announced he was a candidate for President of the United States. In his announcement he said that he had the experience and the strength to deal with world leaders. Candidate Mondale cannot even take the heat of pending immigration legislation in this House. The Speaker has put off consideration of the immigration bill until after the California primary. Just disregard any publicly offered explanations for the delay. No California Democrats are in primary election trouble. Phil Burton made sure of that.It is true. though. that the AFLCIO supports the immigration bill and powerful Hispanic Members in this House from California oppose the immigration bill. Candidate Mondale. despite his claimed superior experience and alleged resolute strength. wants no bullets to bite in the California primary on his way to the Democratic nomination. That is the real reason why this House will not consider immigration legislation until after the California primary. All you Mondale supporters gather over there under the banner that reads. "Lets Put a Hypocrite in the White House."
Keywords matched
immigration

Classification

Target group
Sentiment
Neutral
Stereotyping
No
Confidence
90%
Model
gemini-2.0-flash
Framing
Legal / procedural

Speaker & context

Speaker
WILLIAM THOMAS
Party
R
Chamber
H
State
CA
Gender
M
Date
1984-05-08
Speech ID
980188426
Paragraph
#0
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